The recent American-isation of dancehall is all too apparent in the new album art – from the fonts used, the treatment of the photo, the ‘2.0’ addition to the title, and the fact that it was turned into a double album.
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So what happened? Vybz Kartel re-released the album in early 2010 as a download and CD, and replaced the original album cover with cover art that made it look like a US hip-hop or R&B album (see the second photo above). It was also released just before his popularity was at its all-time high. However, the album sold poorly (rumour had it that 8 copies were downloaded in the first week), possibly due to Kartel seemingly releasing about 5 singles a week and saturating the reggae dancehall market. It had a distinctive Jamaican feel to it (complete with a friend getting his face in on the record sleeve in the background) and wasn’t especially derivative. Vybz Kartel released ‘Pon Di Gaza’ late in 2009 as a digital download only, and we actually liked the rough and ready album cover and design (see top picture).
Regardless of your personal opinion on Vybz Kartel and the recent Gaza Vs Gully fuss, you can’t ignore the guy and when he’s not acting up in his ‘Thug’ persona he comes across more as more articulate than many other Dancehall acts. Listen to the crazy new banger below and tell us what you think.Rushing ourselves back to the present day with today’s post as we take a look at ‘Pon Di Gaza’ and ‘Pon Di Gaza 2.0’ and ‘Pon Di Gaza Mi Sey’. The track was produced by Vybz Kartel Muzik record label and is currently being distributed by Johnny Wonder Digital Distributions. Most dance hall fans have a hefty appetite for more songs like this that they can relate and connect with. During the first time, the two dance hall heroes worked on “Backs**t” copying melody of lady’s saws2000 track. This is the second time Vybz is collaborating with Jodi, Couture. “She higher than ah sky map/wah some cocky, yea she haffi ride that/pop it off like is ah pretty nine Glock/foot dem high coulda block ah pilot.”Īlthough this marks the eighth year of Katel’s incarceration, his physical absence has not slowed down the popularity of his music or success of the new song he has been dropping. He perfects straddle both concepts with a lyrical flow that no other artiste can pull up. Vybz then comes through with a chorus that is a mashup of gyal tune with a bad man song. Jodi’s seductive voice makes a perfect intro,” Baby, I just want you to make me be a naughty girl/I want you to make me scream/ I want to say your name I want to say your name.” The slow, melancholic instrumental tugs at every heartstring and the heartfelt lyrics are not only calming but very relatable. Its emotional perspective is something we haven’t heard from the Dancehall Hero in a while. “Sky Map” has a different approach, with a less gritty demeanor and starts with a signature guitar riff. The track is clear evidence that Di Teacha should not be tested. Di Teacha is untouchable.įrom the looks of things, it appears that he had saved the best for the last. It is even more shocking to know that he can still command dancehall with such powers, all while behind bars. The king of dancehall latest tract is an infused collaboration with the multi-talented Jodi Couture, titled “Sky Map.” Although this is the 7th track in as little as 30 days, his brilliance is second to none from the way he obliterates the beats to his sick lyrics. Vybz Kartel toned down the vibe in his newest release to produce a memorable song that captures the authentic sentiment.
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